Brian Heinz

Horticulture Manager

Brian is a native Cincinnatian, who got his start in horticulture in the mid 1990's at West Hill Greenhouses growing annuals and perennials.  He attended the University of Cincinnati for horticulture.  He came to Spring Grove in 1999, primarily working with the horticulture department.  He became a supervisor in 2002.  Brian is currently a board member of the Ohio Invasive Plants Council, the American Public Gardens Association, the Professional Grounds Maintenance Society, Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association, Boone County Arboretum Plant Collection Committee and a committee member of the Tri-State Green Industry Conference.  Brian is also a certified pesticide applicator for the state of Ohio.  Throughout the year, it is Brian's great pleasure to share his enthusiasm about plants by giving many talks and tours about the plants of Spring Grove to Garden Clubs, college students, and grade school students.